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P55 KEO

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 KEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 90,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,424 miles

Nearside Rear This tyre is not a Run flat

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** 2.2mm *** 275/40/18 99y Run flat Conti (5.2.3 (e))

Outstanding recall, contact local BMW agent for details

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,223 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/r18/99y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** 2 mm *** 275/40/18 99Y run flat Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** 2 mm *** 275/40/18 99Y run flat Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 27,732 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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P55 KEO is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P55 KEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P55 KEO registered?

P55 KEO is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is P55 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 KEO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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